Rapporteur
Arapporteuris a person who is appointed by an organization to report on the proceedings of its meetings. The term is a French-derived word.
For example,Dick Martywas appointedrapporteurby theParliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europeto investigateextraordinary renditionby theCIA.
Rapporteur of the European Parliament[edit]
Therapporteuris an eminent role in the legislative process of theEuropean Parliament(EP). They are aMember of the European Parliament(MEP) responsible for handling a legislative proposal – both procedurally and with regard to its substance – on behalf of theEuropean Commission,theCouncil of the European Unionor the EP.[1]Based on the relevant proposal, therapporteuris appointed by the relevantCommittees of the European Parliamentcharged with drawing up a legislative recommendation for the EP to vote on. Therapporteur,therefore, has a substantial influence in the process leading to the adoption of EU-legislation.[2]
Their key functions are:
- Analyze the proposal and, based on this, draft an EP Own-initiative Report
- Lead discussion within the relevant Committee
- Consult with third party specialists and parties affected
- Recommend the political line to be followed
- Present the report to the EP Plenary
- Lead negotiations with European Commission or Council of the European Union, where needed.[3]
Shadow rapporteur of the European Parliament[edit]
Political groups within the committee in charge of drafting a legislative recommendation may appoint ashadow rapporteurto represent their views.[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^A rapporteur - the person who presents reports to ParliamentRetrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^What is a rapporteur?Archived2019-04-03 at theWayback MachineRetrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^The roles of a rapporteurRetrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^Shadow rapporteurRetrieved 1 April 2019.
- Oxford Online Dictionary
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